Zhiyun Crane 2 Electronic Gimbal Review

Here's a review of a large electronic gimbal that I've been testing out recently, with some pretty impressive features: the Zhiyun Crane 2. I take you through a few of its features and take a bit of a look at its performance. I'd like to thank Zhiyun for loaning me a test sample of this gimbal.
Here are some Amazon links where you can find the gimbal:
geni.us/zhiyuncrane2gimb
Music: 'Sidewalk Shade' by Kevin Macleod (www.incompetech.com)

[@maruwaanmoses]

Thanks for the review Chris! I literally bought one 1 week ago! 😁

[@GlitchyBastard]

I've been using Crane 2 for nearly a year, it's pretty smooth, but balancing could be a bit hassle. BTW, did you try the focus kit came with it yet? They include the kit for free in newer sold Crane 2.

[@NebulousFilms]

Thoughts on the feiyu tech a2000? I want an electronic gimbal but i also want to add a microphone and an external monitor. Wich do you think is best?

[@BenjaminKanarek]

My favourite...with the dual handle adapter, it is quite useful.

[@tomstudioSLO]

Great review as always. What about new DJI Ronin-S? Looking at some reviews, quality, compared to this two is definitely higher. Moza and Zayon also lacking decent support, which is deal breaker for me..

[@brugtx]

Nice review.

[@zwete]

Those batteries can be bought cheap off eBay and battery stores, so not strictly off the shelf, but easy to get hold off.

[@Misstorys]

the original zhyiun ones are in production now I guess, you cant buy them nowhere at this time !

[@zwete]

Misstorys its standard 18650 Lithium cells

[@NextLevelCode]

Yup 18650 cells are cheap and easy to get. They have been used in laptops for years. Many people seem to not be aware.

[@REZrblde]

Chris have you seen the new Ronin S though?

[@chrisdryer]

I have had problems by my own fault for adjusting the camera while it is on the gimbal, it will spin violently in circles. I tried getting the follow focus controls on my camera to work but i think it only works with 5Ds?

[@rebbel67]

"Then, finally.., turn on your Canon camera." Was expecting to hear "bokeh" 😃

[@matijakrajnik593]

Could you review the older non art version of the sigma 85mm f1.4?

[@AerialLensVideo]

Thank you for the great video! HOW do you RESET THE TILT to horizontal/flat after using the PF mode with joystick, or the Follow mode? The tiny manual seems to contain very little about the many functions.

[@s0uljah71]

4x press on mode button.

[@n1ckotene]

I have the Crane 2 with the Canon 5D IV and it's a great combination. One tip I'd offer is to turn the joystick sensitivity down - you'll get much smoother footage. The only slight downside for me is the slightly awkward mobile phone interface but that may be me!

[@Misstorys]

There are already 2 ways to work with joystick. push it more in to get smoother slower movement and less pressure for quicker movement.

[@aponinenaugcasio8456]

Can you do a dji ronin s?

[@1nt123]

if you update the firmware you get POV mode, which allows you to "roll-follow".

[@1nt123]

video by some enthousiastic guy here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpmcZ6yKrt1neMU

[@Zerokun85]

Chris, did you used the gimbal with the canon eos m3? I have the m5 and want to know if the focus of the gimbal works on canon mirrorless

[@christopherfrost]

I didn't try it with the M3

[@danielaargandonalowe9764]

Christopher, do you know any of these devices that can work with Fuji xt2??? Thank you for an excellent video!

[@christopherfrost]

It'll hold any camera within the weight limit, although I don't think you can directly control a Fuji camera from it - I don't know actually, I never tried

[@dantellor1024]

I'm interested in your opinion on the Feiyu a2000, will you try it?

[@christopherfrost]

I'm going to take a break from reviewing gimbals for a while now!

[@yamraaj4529]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kambenkder3259]

it's pronounce juyin right?

[@GapBahnDirk]

I would certainly like one, but Chris, please test the cheaper ($50), lighter compomise, the Yelangu S-60T "Steadicam" stabiliser. 70's technology, no batteries, but in many cases it gets the job done.

[@christopherfrost]

I've tried stabilisers like those a number of times - I can't stand them! They're not for me at all

[@NebulousFilms]

GapBahnDirk i have the Yelangu myself. It works but they are hard to use and have a lot of drawbacks. It's hard to shoot low and it's hard to keep tracking a faster subject.

[@GapBahnDirk]

OK. I have one and I have adapted to it, but each to his own.

[@mauibuilder1239]

Devin Graham is very good at "Glidecam" stabilizers...he's been doing it like 10 years with amazing results, but these type of stabilizers require a lot of practice to master and have their limitations I suppose. Parker Walbeck made a good video comparing the Glidecam versus 3-axis gimbals.

[@aftereffects1157]

Did zhiyun sent it to you or you bought it?

[@christopherfrost]

Read the description

[@laurentiudll]

the motion blur at 0:52 looks so bad.. how does the filmmaker fix that ? is it by lowering the shutter speed ?

[@brickolo_]

Laurențiu Derecichei yes it is.

[@GLAXxan]

VIDEO IDEA: try out the Helios 40-2 85mm either new or the old one!

[@naromngin]

You forgot POV mode

[@automatisatorpeace5453]

only with the new Firmware....

[@defyingtheodds1987]

Jello effect will always curse canons. 😢

[@automatisatorpeace5453]

Zhiyun Crane 2 ist the best gimbal, better than Ronin.

[@katewong9191]

Not good enough I think.